PSG cruise past Nice to reach French Cup semis

PSG cruise past Nice to reach French Cup semis

PSG will face Stade Rennais in the semifinal on April 3.

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe vies for the ball with Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo during their French Cup match. (AFP pic)
PARIS:
Kylian Mbappe was on target as Paris St Germain eased to a 3-1 win over Nice on Wednesday to secure a spot in the French Cup semifinals.

Mbappe gave the hosts the lead in the 14th minute, threading the ball between Nice keeper Marcin Bulka’s legs after a skilful one-two with Fabian Ruiz.

PSG doubled their lead in the 33rd when Bulka sent a clearance to winger Ousmane Dembele, with the ball spinning to Ruiz, who calmly slotted into the open net.

Nice pulled a goal back four minutes later when Jeremie Boga embarked on a splendid run into the box and the ball found its way to Gaetan Laborde, who fired home on the half-volley.

Lucas Beraldo, however, wrapped up the win for PSG when he headed home on the hour mark.

There was a long delay minutes after the goal as Bulka took a knee to the nose which required treatment and a change of shirt for the keeper.

PSG will face Stade Rennais in the semifinal on April 3, while Olympique Lyonnais and Valenciennes will contest the other semi the day before.

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